ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
10,170 km
6,319 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,170 km
6,319 mi / 5,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
68°
east northeast

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ADX SGN
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ADX SGN
ICAO Code EGQL VVTS
City St. Andrews Ho Chi Minh City
Country United Kingdom Vietnam
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 38 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 10.820000, 106.650000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,170 kilometers (6,319 miles / 5,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:55 in St. Andrews, it's 04:55 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Leuchars (ADX) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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